HKIN 103
Active Health

3.00

(2,2,0)

15

This course highlights the role of physical activity and wellness factors in the maintenance of an overall healthy lifestyle. Specific health behaviors associated with chronic disease will be identified along with their health outcomes. The health benefits associated with physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices will be encouraged and behaviour change models considered. Students will apply basic physical fitness principles, theories, exercise methods and techniques associated with positive health outcomes. Students will assess, design and implement personal physical activity and wellness programs using a behavior change model.